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title: "The Movement Cycle: Using Your Sit-to-Stand Desk"
description: Adding movement to your day can fight fatigue and boredom. This is how one of Xybix's owners, Ken Carson uses his sit-to-stand desk during the day.
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# [The Movement Cycle: Using Your Sit-to-Stand Desk](https://blog.xybix.com/the-movement-cycle-using-your-sit-to-stand-desk)

 Written by [Ken Carson](https://blog.xybix.com/author/ken-carson) | Mar 2, 2018 11:28:47 PM

In modern 911 dispatch centers, most dispatchers are blessed with sit-to-stand desks. But, I can remember when the first generation of height-adjustable consoles could not raise up to a standing position. But hey, it was a start. Technology and vendor competition have transformed the consoles we know today, so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of a sit-to-stand desk. 

The evolution of the sit-to-stand ability is an important one. We have all heard that "sitting is the new smoking", which I guess should scare us all into standing all day long. However, I can't. My feet are tired from skiing all weekend, and my back is sore from moving furniture. I try things like [switching to different positions](https://blog.xybix.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-your-height-adjustable-workstation) to help me feel more comfortable throughout the day.

I’ve highlighted the [movement cycle](https://blog.xybix.com/add-movement-to-your-day-with-these-exercises-for-911-dispatch) I try to follow during my day below (Keep in mind that I do this most days but not every day.):

### First Cycle: Sitting

The first step of my movement cycle begins with sitting. I need to get my act together when I start my shift. This includes sipping coffee and warming up my brain while I sit. There are a few ways to sit comfortably, and for me personally, I remain sitting upright. My back does not touch the back of the chair, and I scoot forward to the edge of my chair.

### Second Cycle: Standing

For the second stage of my movement cycle, I stand at my desk (depending on what work I'm doing). Standing for me is better for my creative work. Like many others before me, I think better on my feet. I don't just stand there, either. I have a few tricks I use to make standing a little easier.

The first thing I use is a [Rogue Fidget Bar](https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-fidget-bar), which lets me raise one foot up in the same manner I do when I’m at the bar waiting for my drink. It lets you shift your weight, and you can rock that one foot back and forth and fidget away.

I also have a [standing mat](https://www.google.com/search?q=standing+mat&rlz=1C1CAFA_enUS626US626&oq=standing+mat&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.1629j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) with a little slope on it, so I can put my feet in different places to stretch out my leg muscles. If you’re interested in something like this for yourself, try out the [Batmat](https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Ergonomic-Not-Flat-Fatigue-Workstations/dp/B01N4P5STG). I don't personally have this, but it works the same way and has a great name. No matter what product you get, the point is simply to move your feet around and get comfortable.

### Third Cycle: Stretching

I might call this slouching, but it is done with a purpose. I sit in my chair and stretch my legs all of the way out so that I feel a full stretch. It is nice to have room under your console for this position with no computers or cabinets blocking your way.

### Have Fun and Get Moving!

These three cycles make up my movement patterns throughout the day. I may sit all day one day, but I usually switch between these three positions a few times throughout the day. As someone who has 20 years of experience with a height-adjustable desk, my advice is to [take advantage of it and have some fun](https://blog.xybix.com/the-best-health-accessories-to-stay-moving-at-your-dispatch-console)!

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